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College Football Week 9 betting odds: 10 best bets against the spread

By Brad Rowland

Oct 22, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Lincoln, NE, USA; Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. (4) scores a touchdown against the Purdue Boilermakers in the first half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Thorson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 1, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio walks his team onto the field before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Indiana Hoosiers beat the Michigan State Spartans by the score of 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Bloomington, IN, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio walks his team onto the field before the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium. Indiana Hoosiers beat the Michigan State Spartans by the score of 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

Penn State and Purdue UNDER 56.5 points

I’m starting to buy Penn State’s defense. The Nittany Lions lived in the backfield during the shocking upset victory over Ohio State a week ago, and while they must travel to Purdue for a noon kick-off this week, the talent on that side of the ball is real. I don’t think Purdue can get beyond 20-24 points and that should be enough to keep this under the total. It may not be a pretty (or fun) sweat but I think it is the right side. Simple as that.

Michigan State (+23.5) over Michigan

Nothing about Michigan State inspires confidence right now and I realize that. The Spartans have led me astray on multiple occasions in this space and, frankly, this appears to be a bad football team. However, Mark Dantonio absolutely owns Michigan and he is already talking about how much this game means to the program, especially in what amounts to a lost year. This feels like a “kitchen sink” game for the Spartans, and while they probably aren’t going to pull the upset, even in East Lansing, I can’t imagine staying away from this many points with a frisky home team in a rivalry game. It’s required that I take the candy.

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